Semeru (East Java, Indonesia): (15 Jan) Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Darwin (VAAC) issued the following report: PIREP REPORTED VA MOV SE AT 15/0430Z OBS VA DTG:15/0430Z
Popocatépetl (Central Mexico): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 20000 ft (6100 m) altitude or flight level 200 and is moving at 20 kts in NE direction.
The full report is as follows: FQT VA EMS to 20000 ft (6100 m)
Fuego (Guatemala): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 15000 ft (4600 m) altitude or flight level 150 .
The full report is as follows: OCNL TO FRQT VA EMS. to 15000 ft (4600 m)
Sangay (Ecuador): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 20000 ft (6100 m) altitude or flight level 200 .
The full report is as follows: VA EMS LKLY CONTG. to 20000 ft (6100 m)
Reventador (Ecuador): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 15000 ft (4600 m) altitude or flight level 150 .
The full report is as follows: VA EM RPRTD. to 15000 ft (4600 m)
Sabancaya (Peru): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Buenos Aires warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 24000 ft (7300 m) altitude or flight level 240 and is moving at 25 kts in NW direction.
The full report is as follows: INTERMITTENT EMISSIONS to 24000 ft (7300 m)
Villarrica (Central Chile): (15 Jan) The heightened strombolian activity at the volcano continues.
The seismic manner accelerated few minutes after midnight at 0:11 local time resulted in an increased frequency of lava fountains from the summit vent. The paroxysm episode shot glowing hot, juvenile lava fragments up to perhaps a few 100-150 meters above the crater.
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Volcano Activity Summary for 15 Jan 2023:
